Visit of the King of Sardinia to the City of London
Visit of the King of Sardinia to the City of London, bronze medal, 1855, by B. Wyon, bare head bust of Victor Emmanuel 11 profile left, rev. Londinia and Britannia greet Sardinia, LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULANTUR SOCIIS, (FREEMEN CONGRATULATE THEIR FREE ALLIES). 77mm, (BHM. 2567), contained in original gilt lettered case for the Corporation of the City of London. A small mark behing the bust and the catch on the lid slightly loose, otherwise good extremely fine. £Sold
The visit was a product of Sardinian support for England against Russia and the involvement of Sardinian troops in the Crimea.
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